Day 12

By saying good bye to SF we also started our trip on the second most famous US route, the Pacific Coast Highway aka PCH or California Rt 1. In terms of fame only Rt 66 rivals this spectacular strip of tarmac that parallels the Pacific Ocean. To get to Monterey was an easy going 140 mile ride, so we could afford a lazy start. Before we left the city we had to fulfill two pleasant obligations. We could not leave town without riding down on Lombard Street which claims to be the crookedest street in America and riding up to Twin Peaks which provides visitors with the broadest view of SF. Mother nature was gracious to us and lifted the cloud cover, so we could enjoy - in SF measures - sparkling sunny conditions.



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Riding/driving down on Lombard street is a sort of pilgrimage for motorists who visit SF.



When you can see your shadow, it is time to ride to Twin Peaks.



Leave this experience for last if possible, so you can identify all the places you visited earlier.



If lunch time catches you at Alice's Restaurant you can choose your beloved brand as a burger.



Another experience which cannot be described by words or images. Go and do it for yourself!



A brief stop at the Pigeon Point Lighthouse takes you on a centuries long trip in naval history.



The seals in Monterey were on a different schedule. They were just awakening when we got there.



A quiet sunset at Monterey Bay Marina.


Extensive clam chowder sampling is almost mandatory before you pick your dinner spot.




The picture album of the day: